New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandTeen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start universityThe popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.28 Jan 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked criesA rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.20 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandIwi leader explains why no rāhui issued after Pilot Bay deathA person was pulled from the water unresponsive on Thursday.09 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandYoung people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'03 Jan 05:22 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the waterThe man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.01 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bayA rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday. 31 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
New Zealand'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activityPopular float has a dark and dangerous side.30 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBody found overnight at Ōhope beachThe man fled from police on Christmas Day.28 Dec 07:36 PM
World‘Screaming in the dark’: What really doomed the ‘unsinkable’ Bayesian superyacht?By the time the storm had eased, the superyacht had disappeared off the Sicilian coast.28 Dec 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowningThe 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescueWhen a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandBoy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witnessThe witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBoy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months agoA Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.15 Dec 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt parkThe child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.14 Dec 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing tripHis body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.12 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandHey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summerPublic rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.06 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandWoman who died after getting caught in rip at Piha namedHtet died at the west coast beach last Tuesday.19 Nov 09:56 PM
New ZealandCouncillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preferenceKiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.14 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandOff-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beachThe victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.13 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after being pulled from rip at notorious Auckland beachRescuers performed CPR on the victim for almost an hour.12 Nov 08:19 AM
New Zealand'His home was going fishing': Father-of-four dies in Manukau Harbour boating accidentPolice said six other people were recovered from the water.20 Oct 05:24 PM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandMissing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crewsThe death will be referred to the coroner.28 Sep 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable deathSpeeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.27 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeTragedy at Abbey Caves: 'We haven't been able to find your son'Court hears from grief-stricken parents as school board are sentenced for student's death.27 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandPreventable death: Day on Wellington Harbour ended in tragedy for mates in new boatInexperienced skipper Kevin Hislop drowned after the runabout sank 400m from the shore.22 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandDream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving deathThe company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.13 Sep 05:00 PM
